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> G'Day All,
>
> I installed FS2004 on my home computer and it freezes up when I try to fly
> the DC3.
> It also keeps asking for disk #4 to be in the "D" drive.
> So I tried installing it on a different P4 2.8Mghz and am having the same
> problem.
>
> Any suggestions for me?
>
> Thanks
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> Put the disk 4 in the "D" drive. Other than that, not enough info.
>
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> "ferg" <ferg@ferg.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks.
> The computer freezes up with any aircraft and then displays:
> "Microsoft Windows detected and recovered from a device failure.
> Please save your work and reboot to restore full functionality"
> [OK]
>
> Reboots and computer works fine but FS2004 will crash again.
>
> On the CDRom being in the drive, I was hoping to install and file it away
> like all my other software.
>
> Thanks for your feedback
>
>
>
>
> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Re the CD - do a search for the NoCD patch - you'll be able to run w/o
> having it in the drive.
>
> Update ALL your video and Mobo drivers. BTW, what mobo, cpu, videocard,

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> etc. All make a difference
>
> V
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> "ferg" <ferg@ferg.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks.
> Intel P4 2.8 Ghz
> 1 GIG RAM
> Dual Video Cards - I have two monitors
> 1 is a Intel 82865G Graphics Controller
> 1 is a ATI Radeon 9200
>
> any recommendations?
>
> Thanks again
>
>
> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Basically a decent system but the Intel graphics won't really handle

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> Also, IIRC, the onboard video steals processor time. Have you tried
> disabling the OB intel video and testing FS just using the ATI?
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> I would definitely get to the Intel site and update your bios and any

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> mobo drivers you find there.
>
> HTH,
>
> V
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> "ferg" <ferg@ferg.com> wrote in message
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> Vic,
> Thanks very much for your assistance. I will give it all a try.
> 'preciate it.
>
> Best wishes and take Care.
>
> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Vic,
> I ran the updates and FS2004 runs fine now.
> The DC3 is sweet.
>
> Thanks again.